High genetic diversity and limited genetic connectivity in 2 populations of an endemic and endangered coral species: Porites sverdrupi

The coral Porites sverdrupi is the only scleractinian endemic to the Gulf of California. Over the last 2 decades its populations have been restricted to 3 areas, La Paz Bay, Loreto Bay, and Concepción Bay. As this species faces a high risk of extinction, there is an urgent need for biological, ecol...

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Main Authors: Violeta Martínez-Castillo, Héctor Reyes-Bonilla, Axayácatl Rocha-Olivares
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California 2018-03-01
Series:Ciencias Marinas
Online Access:https://www.cienciasmarinas.com.mx/index.php/cmarinas/article/view/2790